No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.

First Church in Brief:

Serving the Rochester, NH community since 1731

A member of the United Church of Christ

A progressive Christian voice on the NH Seacoast

We affirm all people are created in God's own image regardless of race, gender, religious background or sexual orientation

 

Learn more about the inclusive message of the United Church of Christ:


Join us this Sunday!

June 23, 2013

One combined service at 9AM in the chapel (6/23-9/2)

 

 

 

 

 


Watch the sermon from Sunday, June 16, 2013:

Sermon June 16, 2013 from First Church Congregational on Vimeo.

Hear the First Church music:

Music June 16, 2013 from First Church Congregational on Vimeo.

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First Church Congregational sermon podcasts


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Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Saturday June 22, 7:30-10:00 am

Blueberry or Plain Pancakes
Ham ~ Scrambled Eggs
Orange Juice ~ Coffee / Tea / Milk

$6 per person, children age 5-10: $3.00, under age 5: Free.

Share Fund


www.sharefund.org

The Share Fund assists Rochester residents in need of financial assistance, supports the inter-faith Soup Kitchen Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5PM at the United Methodist Church, Gerry's Food Pantry (Monday and Friday 1-3PM, Wednesday 10AM-3PM at the Rochester Community Center, and the Community Clothing Shop, Wed. and Sat. 9-3 at the Rochester Community Center.

Our Food Pantry

Following is a list of items that are most often needed and can be stored in the church:

canned juices/juice mixes, powdered milk, evaporated milk, cereal, soups, canned fruit, canned meats (Spam), pudding cups, jello, crackers, jams/jellies, peanut butter, small containers of mayo/ketchup/mustard, spaghetti sauce, canned tomatoes, hash, sloppy joe, chili, instant rice, 1 lb boxes elbow mac, dish liquid, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant (men/women), toilet tissue, soap